About Sainte Anne Marine Park

Sainte Anne Marine National Park sits just off Victoria and was the first protected marine park in the Indian Ocean. Its islands shelter shallow, warm lagoons where parrotfish, angelfish and green turtles are easy to spot in calm water, making it the most reliable snorkelling near Mahé. Because the park is protected, the reef life here is noticeably richer than at unmanaged sites, and a half day on the water rarely disappoints first-time snorkellers.

Discovering Victoria

Victoria is one of the smallest capital cities in the world and easy to read in half a day. Its silver clocktower is a scaled copy of the one outside London's Victoria Station, the covered Sir Selwyn-Clarke market still sells fish and spices to locals each morning, and the brightly painted Hindu temple is a reminder of how mixed Seychellois culture really is. A walking tour ties these threads together better than wandering alone.

Hiking in the Morne Seychellois park

Most of Mahé's mountainous interior is protected within Morne Seychellois National Park, and its trails climb quickly from sea level into mist forest with glassy rock pools and granite viewpoints. Short routes like Copolia reward an hour of effort with a panorama over the east coast and Sainte Anne's islands. A local guide matters here: paths can be slippery and unmarked, and the best lookouts are easy to miss.

Why book this one

• Private departure, so the day runs at your group’s pace, not a coach party’s.
• 100% of 1 past travellers rated it five stars.
• Runs about 3h 30m, easy to slot into a wider island itinerary.
• Free cancellation up to 24 hours before, confirmed instantly online.

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